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Trading Robot (Contract DCA)

Published on 2026-05-07 08:26

What is Contract DCA?

 
Contract DCA is an automated contract trading strategy. After users set the trading direction, position averaging rules, and take-profit conditions, the system will automatically average positions when the market price pulls back or fluctuates in the opposite direction by a preset ratio to reduce the average opening price, and automatically close positions when the take-profit conditions are met.
 
Contract DCA is more suitable for highly volatile market conditions. When the market experiences short-term pullbacks or rebounds, the strategy can complete a trading cycle through multiple batch position openings and automatic take-profit. It should be noted that if the market continues to move in a one-way direction, the strategy may incur significant floating losses or even trigger liquidation risks.
 

How to Set Up BitMart Contract DCA?

 
BitMart Contract DCA supports U-standard contracts. You can choose the long or short direction based on market judgment, and set position averaging rules, take-profit/stop-loss, and leverage multiple. After creating the robot, the system will automatically execute position opening, position averaging, and position closing according to the preset parameters.

Creation Path:

Web Version: Enter 〖Futures〗 - 〖Trading Robots〗 - 〖Robots〗 - 〖Contract DCA〗

After selecting the trading pair and setting the parameters, click 〖Create〗 to start the strategy.

 

Parameter Settings

Select the trading pair for executing the Contract DCA strategy and set the strategy parameters (Learn more)

  1. Select the trading account (two account types: AI Hub Account, Futures Account)
  2. Select the Contract DCA trading direction (Long, Short)
  3. Position Averaging Price (triggers position averaging when the price drops or rises by the set ratio)
  4. Per-Round Take-Profit (required when profit reinvestment is enabled)
  5. Position Averaging Multiple (sets the multiple of the amount for each position averaging)
  6. Position Averaging Times (sets the maximum number of position averaging times)
  7. Investment Amount (select the leverage multiple and the amount to be invested)

The above are required items.

  • Start Condition (Trigger Price, optional)
  • Stop Condition (Take-Profit Price, Stop-Loss Price, optional)

Note: If 「Close all positions when stopped」 is enabled, the robot will close the current strategy positions when stopped.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What market conditions are suitable for Contract DCA?

Contract DCA is more suitable for volatile markets, especially those where prices may rebound after a short-term pullback or pull back after a short-term rise.
If the market continues to move in a one-way direction, the strategy may continuously average positions and expand the position size, resulting in high risks.
 

What is the difference between Long and Short?

Long DCA will average positions when the price falls and wait for the price to rebound to take profit.
Short DCA will average positions when the price rises and wait for the price to pull back to take profit.
 

Is a higher position averaging multiple better?

No. A higher position averaging multiple adjusts the average opening price faster, but it also increases capital occupation and liquidation risks. It is recommended to set it together with the number of position averaging times, leverage, and stop-loss.
 

Why does the strategy stop?

The strategy may stop in the following situations:
  • Meeting the take-profit conditions
  • Meeting the stop-loss conditions
  • Manually stopping the robot
  • Insufficient margin
  • Trading pair suspension, delisting, or abnormality
  • Market price triggering liquidation risk

Notes

  • Contract DCA is a high-risk strategy and does not guarantee profits.
  • Leverage will amplify both profits and losses; please set it carefully.
  • The higher the number of position averaging times and position averaging multiple, the greater the capital occupation.
  • If the market continues to move in a one-way direction, the strategy may incur significant losses.
  • It is recommended to set a stop-loss and reserve sufficient margin.
  • During the operation of the strategy, please pay attention to the position, margin ratio, and liquidation price.

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